Gibela Bursaries
Gibela bursaries are granted for one year, renewable on an annual basis, based on academic performance. Current S1/S2 (National Diploma), 1st/2nd year degree candidates are encouraged to apply.
Gibela is a new, exciting, empowered South African company, charged with building South Africa’s new commuter trains right here in South Africa, by South Africans, over the next 10 years.
In doing so, Gibela will revitalise South Africa’s once proud railway industry.
Who Must Apply?
• A South African citizen with a South African bar-coded identity document
• Enrolled or intending to enrol at a South African university, university of technology or technical vocational education and training (TVET) institution
• In need of financial assistance
• Able to demonstrate potential for academic success
Apply for a 2017 Gibela Bursary which covers:
• Full tuition
• A book allowance
Universities and Universities of Technology
Application Requirements
• Matriculation with exemption in mathematics, science and accounting at Level 6, and English at Level 5
• Written proof of acceptance for admission to a South African university or university of technology
Disciplines:
• Electrical, electronic, mechanical, metallurgical and industrial engineering
• Computer science and information technology
• Accounting
• Supply chain
Interested, qualifying applicants should send:
• a short curriculum vitae
• certified copies of their academic records
• a certified copy of their South African identity document
Email: Gibelabursaries@careerwise.co.za or Fax: 086 609-7183
TVET Institution
Prerequisites:
• Matriculation with mathematics, science, and English at Level 4
• Written proof of acceptance for admission to a South African TVET institution
Disciplines:
• Boiler-makers
• Electricians
• Mechanics
• Fitters and turners
• Millwrights
• Welders
• Pattern-makers
• Vehicle-builders
• Plumbers
• Control and instrumentation technicians
These bursaries are granted for one year, renewable on an annual basis, based on academic performance
Current N3/N4 candidates are encouraged to apply
Interested, qualifying applicants should send:
• a short curriculum vitae
• certified copies of their academic records
• a certified copy of their South African identity document
Email: Gibelabursaries@communityrail.co.za or Fax: 086 246-2666
If you have not heard from us by 30 November 2016, your application has not been successful.